stewardship
/ˈstjuːərdʃɪp/
Definition
The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for, in this case, the lives and safety of missionaries.
Etymology
The word derives from the Old English 'stīweard' (a house guardian) combined with the suffix '-ship.' It originally referred to the duties of an official managing a household or estate on behalf of a master.
In the news
In the article, the author argues that protecting missionary personnel is a matter of stewardship, framing security not as an optional luxury but as a moral responsibility to manage resources carefully. This perspective encourages organizations to actively calculate and mitigate risks rather than neglecting them under the guise of faith.
Missionary risks rise as AI, data sharing, biometric technology proliferate
Read the full article ↗Baptist Press